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Sold for $715,000
  • $715,000

    689 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11210

    2beds
    1,672sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    1,600 Square Feet Lot
    $742,400 Zestimate®
    $428/sqft
    $3,172 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $742,400

    $683,000 - $802,000

    $3,172/mo

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    What's special

    An exquisite solid brick single-family home located on a serene, tree-lined street in the highly sought-after East Flatbush neighborhood. This charming property features a welcoming walkway leading to a lovely front porch, perfect for relaxation. Come inside through the foyer, complete with a coat closet, and enter the spacious and elegant living room with an open-concept layout. The home boasts beautiful hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, and a dining area with custom-built cabinetry. The updated eat-in kitchen is bathed in natural light and features recessed lighting, new stainless-steel appliances, a wine cooler, granite countertops, and a breakfast bar. The kitchen also provides access to a finished basement and opens to an attractive back patio that leads to a delightful backyard. On the second level, you will find hardwood floors and two generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space. The extra-spacious primary bedroom has been updated with new closets, a mini-split air conditioning system, and recessed lighting. The large bathroom has been tastefully updated and includes a bathtub, jetted shower, floor-to-ceiling tiling, and recessed lights. The basement offers a separate entrance to both the front and backyard and includes a bathroom, additional closet, perfect for visiting family or guests. Additional features include extra storage space, a laundry area with a washer and dryer in the utility room, and a fully fenced backyard with a garden. For added convenience, the property also has a private driveway and garage. Situated close to the #2 and #5 trains, MTA buses, Brooklyn College, Target Shopping Center, and a variety of shopping, cafes, and restaurants, this home is a true gem and won't last long!

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    Listed by:

    Lana Headley 917-882-2197,

    RE/MAX Real Estate Professiona

    Source: BNYMLS,MLS#: 484713MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Steam/Radiator
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s), Central Air - Split
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Laundry Area
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Windows: Window Treatments
    • Basement: Finished,Full,Separate Entrance,Walk-in
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,672
    • Total interior livable area: 1,672 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Private Drive, 1 Space, Attached Garage
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Terrace
    • Exterior features: Patio Garden
    • Fencing: Full
    Lot
    • Size: 1,600 sqft
    • Dimensions: 16x100
    • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
    Details
    • Foundation area: 624
    • Parcel number: 049850078
    • Zoning: R4
    • Special conditions: Arm's Length

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Flat
    Condition
    • Year built: 1940

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 110 V, Circuit Breakers

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn
    • Subdivision: Brooklyn

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/27/2024Sold$715,000+0.8%$428/sqft
    Source: BNYMLS #484713 Report a problem
    11/5/2024Contingent$709,000$424/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1727186 Report a problem
    11/4/2024Pending sale$709,000$424/sqft
    Source: BNYMLS #484713 Report a problem
    8/27/2024Price change$709,000-3.5%$424/sqft
    Source: BNYMLS #484713 Report a problem
    8/6/2024Price change$735,000-1.9%$440/sqft
    Source: BNYMLS #484713 Report a problem
    7/19/2024Listed for sale$749,000+114.6%$448/sqft
    Source: BNYMLS #484713 Report a problem
    5/19/2005Sold$349,000$209/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,360 +4.7%$40,080 +5.9%
    2024$6,074 $37,860 -10.4%
    2023-- $42,240 +10.2%
    2022-- $38,340 +4.9%
    2021-- $36,540 -6.3%
    2020$4,995 -0.8%$39,000
    2019$5,038 -4.4%$39,000 +54.8%
    2018$5,272 +7.5%$25,200 +4.8%
    2017$4,903 +13.7%$24,052 +1.9%
    2016$4,311 $23,595 +6%
    2015$4,311 +71.3%$22,260 +6%
    2014$2,517 $21,000 -1.2%
    2013-- $21,246 +6%
    2012-- $20,044 +0.7%
    2011-- $19,905 +0.1%
    2010-- $19,891 +6%
    2009-- $18,766 +6%
    2008-- $17,706 +6%
    2007-- $16,704 +0.7%
    2006-- $16,588 +0.1%
    2005-- $16,576 +6%
    2004-- $15,639 +6%
    2003-- $14,755 +6%
    2002-- $13,920 +0.7%
    2001-- $13,824 +0.1%
    2000-- $13,814

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    Neighborhood: East Flatbush

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